Wray, CO

City Council

The Wray City Council will hold a public hearing and consider final action on Ordinance No. 659 adopting the 2024 Model Traffic Code. They will also conduct second readings of Ordinances No. 656 (amending zoning code) and No. 657 (amending subdivision regulations). Other business includes approving a revised annual financial audit agreement, a resolution to transfer $150,000 in airport entitlement funds to Spanish Peaks Airfield, authorization of exclusive right-to-sell listings for industrial park lots, and possible award of the Civic Center construction contract. The council will also approve bills totaling $796,217.05.

• Public hearing on Ordinance No. 659: adopting the 2024 Model Traffic Code for Colorado
• Second reading of Ordinance No. 656: amending the City's Zoning Code
• Second reading of Ordinance No. 657: amending Subdivision Regulations
• Resolution 21-2026: transfer $150,000 in Airport Improvement Program funds from Wray Municipal Airport to Spanish Peaks Airfield
• Approval of bills totaling $796,217.05

City Council

The Wray City Council will hold a regular meeting on May 12, 2026. New business includes a resolution to amend a DOLA grant for Southern Expansion preliminary planning, first readings of ordinances amending zoning and subdivision regulations, an ordinance establishing a procurement policy, and an ordinance adopting the 2024 Model Traffic Code. The council will also approve bills totaling $670,771.07 and hold an executive session.

• Resolution #20-2026 authorizing amendment of DOLA grant #25-085-Wray Southern Expansion Preliminary Planning
• First Reading Ordinance No. 656: Amending and repealing provisions of Title 18 (Zoning Code)
• First Reading Ordinance No. 657: Amending and repealing provisions of Title (Subdivision Regulations)
• Ordinance No. 658: Establishing a robust procurement policy and procedures
• Approval of bills totaling $670,771.07

The council unanimously approved Resolution 20-2026, authorizing an amendment to a DOLA grant to add $50,000 for affordable housing planning. First readings of updated zoning and subdivision codes were approved, and two ordinances were adopted: a new procurement policy and the 2024 Model Traffic Code. Bills totaling $670,771.07 were approved, and an executive session on property negotiations was held.

• Authorized amendment of DOLA LPC Grant #25-085 for additional $50,000 for affordable housing planning (unanimous)
• Approved first reading of Ordinance No. 656 updating Title 18 Zoning Code (unanimous)
• Approved first reading of Ordinance No. 657 updating Title 16 Subdivision Regulations (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 658 establishing a procurement policy (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 659 adopting 2024 Model Traffic Code for Colorado (unanimous)
• Approved Accounts Payable report of $670,771.07 (unanimous)

City Council

The Wray City Council will hold a public hearing on proposed amendments to Title 18 Zoning and Title 16 Subdivision Regulations. The council will also consider resolutions to amend a contract with Western Area Power Administration and to execute a memorandum of understanding for amphitheater design assistance. Additional items include routine consent agenda approvals and the approval of bills totaling $698,904.60.

• Public hearing on amendments to Title 18 Zoning & Title 16 Subdivision Regulations
• Resolution #18-2026: amend Contract no. 17‑SLC‑0861 with Western Area Power Administration (SABP)
• Resolution #19-2026: authorize MOU with Colorado DOLA, University of Colorado Denver, and Colorado Center for Community Development for amphitheater improvements design
• Consent agenda items: Resolution #16-2026 (Amphitheater Donation Fund Transfer) and Resolution #17-2026 (First Pioneer National Bank Signatures)
• Approval of Bills totaling $698,904.60

The council unanimously approved a $2,000 donation to World Philanthropy Days, a resolution authorizing a contract amendment with Western Area Power Administration, and a memorandum of understanding with CU Denver for amphitheater design. A public hearing on zoning and subdivision amendments was held with no public comment. The council also approved accounts payable of $698,904.60 and entered executive session for property negotiations.

• Approved $2,000 contribution to World Philanthropy Days (unanimous)
• Adopted revised April 21, 2026 agenda (unanimous)
• Approved March 10, 2026 council minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Consent Agenda including Resolutions 16-2026 and 17-2026 (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 18-2026 authorizing amendment of WAPA power purchase contract (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 19-2026 authorizing MOU with DOLA/CU Denver for amphitheater design (unanimous)
• Approved Accounts Payable Report totaling $698,904.60 (unanimous)
• Went into executive session for real property negotiation and strategy (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will consider a public hearing on Resolution 15-2026, which establishes electric rates for the City of Wray. Other agenda items include a presentation from the Yuma County Economic Development Corporation requesting funding, board appointments, and resolutions to authorize and support grant applications to the Colorado Department of Transportation. The meeting also includes routine approvals of minutes, the agenda, and bills totaling $648,923.20.

• Yuma County Economic Development Corporation presentation – 2026 funding request
• Resolution 13-2026 – authorize grant application to Colorado Department of Transportation
• Resolution 14-2026 – support CDS application
• Resolution 15-2026 – public hearing to establish electric rates for Wray
• Approval of bills totaling $648,923.20

The council approved several financial contributions and grant applications, including an $8,400 donation to YCEDC, a $9,038 CDOT safety grant, and a request for up to $5,000,000 to fund the Wray Civic Center complex. It also approved updated board appointments, rescheduled the April council meeting, adopted new electric rates, and authorized payment of $648,923.20 in accounts payable. The February 10 minutes were approved with six votes in favor and one abstention.

• Approved $8,400 contribution to YCEDC (unanimous)
• Approved $9,038 CDOT safety grant application (unanimous)
• Approved up to $5,000,000 grant request for Wray Civic Center complex (unanimous)
• Approved updated 2026 Board Appointments, changing Planning Commission rep (unanimous)
• Rescheduled April 14, 2026 council meeting to April 21, 2026 (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 15-2026 establishing electric rates (unanimous)
• Approved Accounts Payable Report for $648,923.20 (unanimous)
• Approved February 10, 2026 meeting minutes (6 supporting votes, 1 abstention)

City Council

The Wray City Council will vote on a resolution to accept a Colorado Department of Local Affairs Energy and Mineral Impact Assistance Fund grant. It will also approve bills totaling $945,958.98 and consider sponsorship, housing authority appointments, and an agreement with Alter Domus and Sandhills Energy. Routine items will be handled through a consent agenda.

• Resolution 12-2026: Acceptance of DOLA Energy and Mineral Impact Assistance Fund grant
• Approval of Bills totaling $945,958.98
• Wray Chamber of Commerce 2026 Event Sponsorship
• Wray Housing Authority Commission Appointments
• Consent and Agreement among Alter Domus, Sandhills Energy, LLC, and City of Wray

The council adopted the agenda and approved the prior meeting minutes unanimously. It approved a $4,250 contribution to NECALG, a $5,000 Chamber sponsorship, appointments to the Housing Authority, and a solar project agreement, all unanimously. The council also approved a resolution to apply for a DOLA Energy and Mineral Impact Assistance Fund grant not to exceed $800,000 and authorized payment of $945,958.98 in accounts payable.

• Adopted February 10 agenda (unanimous)
• Approved January 13 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved $4,250 NECALG contribution (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 12-2026 to apply for up to $800,000 DOLA grant (unanimous)
• Approved $5,000 Elite sponsorship for Chamber event (unanimous)
• Approved appointments of Larry Neuswanger and John Willard to Housing Authority (unanimous)
• Approved Consent and Agreement for Solar Energy Project with Alter Domus and Sandhills Energy (unanimous)
• Approved Accounts Payable payment of $945,958.98 (unanimous)

City Council

The Wray City Council unanimously approved Ordinance #655 authorizing the sale of Lot 10 in the Wray East Industrial Park to PR Transportation, LLC for $55,000. The council also approved the annual financial audit agreement with Lauer, Szabo & Associates, PC, despite a $1,100 fee increase, and made several appointments, including Nicole Smith as Mayor and Brad Rockwell as Mayor Pro Tem. A $5,000 donation from Wray Wrocks was accepted for the amphitheater revitalization project.

• Approved Ordinance #655 authorizing sale of Lot 10 to PR Transportation, LLC for $55,000 (unanimous)
• Approved Annual Financial Audit Agreement with Lauer, Szabo & Associates, PC (unanimous)
• Appointed Nicole Smith as Mayor (unanimous, Smith abstained)
• Appointed Brad Rockwell as Mayor Pro Tem (unanimous, Rockwell abstained)
• Approved 2026 City Board Appointments (unanimous)
• Appointed William Arledge to Amphitheater Advisory Board (unanimous)
• Approved Consent Agenda including resolutions and electric rate notice (unanimous)
• Approved Accounts Payable Report of $2,726,164.12 (unanimous)